Nadal is about the legend Borg
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Federer’s Footwork: Artful and Efficient
Federer’s Footwork: Artful and Efficient Geoff macdonald, women’s tennis coach at Venderbilt University, explains how Roger Federer’s footwork is the basis for a nearly flawless game. View the multimedia project
Courtside at the U.S. Open
Courtside at the U.S. Open A 360-degree panoramic view from Arthur Ashe Stadium on opening night of the 2009 U.S. Open. View the project
Timeline: Decade of Dominance
Timeline: Decade of Dominance Ten years ago at the U.S. Open, Serena Williams won the first Grand Slam singles title for the Williams family, defeating Martina Hingis A Williams sister has won 17 of the 39 majors since, but the National Tennis Center has been the scene for many of biggest highlights. View the project
Tennis’ sonic boom
Tennis’ sonic boom Andy Roddick is known for his big serve, and he has the record for fastest serve (155 mph). At 6-2 he isn’t the biggest or strongest player on the tour, but he manages to pack a lot of power in his unique service motion. View the project
A cover-up at Wimbledon’s renowned Centre Court
A cover-up at Wimbledon’s renowned Centre Court This year’s Wimbledon, June 22-July 5, will have a new look. Centre Court is sporting a new a retractable roof to protect players, spectators and the grass court from inclement weather. On average, it rains one of every three days in London during June and July, and rain [...]
Palau Sant Jordi
Palau Sant Jordi The site hosts Barcelona in the Davis Cup final 2009. Discover the characteristics. View the interactive graphic
Nadal’s Quick Forehand Snap
Nadal’s Quick Forehand Snap Rafael Nadal’s recent hot streak — including back-to-back Grand Slam championships at the French Open and Wimbledon — has propelled him past Roger Federer to No. 1 in the world. One reason for Nadal’s climb is his unique forehand, one that generates significantly more spin than most other players on tour. [...]
Power in Motion
Power in Motion Ana Ivanovic, currently ranked No. 2 in the world, uses her height and body motion to propel a powerful serve. Here is a breakdown of her mechanics. View the project
The Master of Clay Takes Aim at the Fast Courts
The Master of Clay Takes Aim at the Fast Courts Different Surfaces, Different Play Rafael Nadal is a master on clay, winning the past three French Opens. But to win on the faster surfaces of Wimbledon’s grass and the hardcourts of the United States Open requires Nadal to change his approach. Here we examine how [...]
Serena Williams’s Professional Career
Serena Williams’s Professional Career After about six years as a top 20 player, Serena Williams slid to No. 140 before a comeback leading up to the 2007 Australian Open. View the project
Want to Be a Superstar Athlete? Build More Myelin
Want to Be a Superstar Athlete? Build More Myelin While favorable genetics and a well-conditioned body are essential, some scientists believe that physiological changes in the brain that take place during repetitive practice at a young age may make the difference between a world-class athlete and the rest of us. View the interactive graphic